Impact of point-of-care C reactive protein in ambulatory care: a systematic review and meta-analysis
JY Verbakel, JJ Lee, C Goyder, P San Tan… - BMJ open, 2019 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective The aim of this review was to collate all available evidence on the impact of point-
of-care C reactive protein (CRP) testing on patient-relevant outcomes in children and adults …
of-care C reactive protein (CRP) testing on patient-relevant outcomes in children and adults …
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in primary care: narrative review of C reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) and antibacterial use in patients who …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a global problem and continues to be
addressed through national strategies to improve diagnostics, develop new antimicrobials …
addressed through national strategies to improve diagnostics, develop new antimicrobials …
Effect of C reactive protein point-of-care testing on antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in nursing home residents: cluster randomised controlled …
TM Boere, LW van Buul, RM Hopstaken… - bmj, 2021 - bmj.com
Objective To evaluate whether C reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) safely
reduces antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in nursing home residents …
reduces antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in nursing home residents …
Point-of-care tests to manage acute respiratory tract infections in primary care: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of healthcare professional and patient …
ME Hoste, AJ Borek, M Santillo… - Journal of …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
Objectives To review the evidence on healthcare professionals'(HCPs) and patients' views
of the use of point-of-care tests (POCTs) in the management of acute respiratory tract …
of the use of point-of-care tests (POCTs) in the management of acute respiratory tract …
[HTML][HTML] Family Physicians' Knowledge about and Attitudes towards COVID-19-A Cross-sectional Multicentric Study
O Gokdemir, H Pak, M Bakola… - Infection & …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected every
country on earth, and family physicians (FPs) have helped patients at every stage. The first …
country on earth, and family physicians (FPs) have helped patients at every stage. The first …
Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for children in primary care: a cluster randomised controlled trial of two interventions
MB Lemiengre, JY Verbakel, R Colman… - British Journal of …, 2018 - bjgp.org
Background Antibiotics are overprescribed for non-severe acute infections in children in
primary care. Aim To explore two different interventions that may reduce inappropriate …
primary care. Aim To explore two different interventions that may reduce inappropriate …
Qualitative study to explore the views of general practice staff on the use of point-of-care C reactive protein testing for the management of lower respiratory tract …
CV Eley, A Sharma, DM Lecky, H Lee, CAM McNulty - BMJ open, 2018 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To explore the knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs of general practice staff
about C reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care tests (POCTs) in routine general practice and …
about C reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care tests (POCTs) in routine general practice and …
Primary care relevant risk factors for adverse outcomes in patients with COVID-19 infection: a systematic review
M Bentivegna, C Hulme… - The Journal of the …, 2021 - Am Board Family Med
Background: The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the best available evidence
regarding individual risk factors, simple risk scores, and multivariate models that use patient …
regarding individual risk factors, simple risk scores, and multivariate models that use patient …
[HTML][HTML] C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for safely reducing antibiotics for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the PACE RCT.
BACKGROUND Most patients presenting with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed antibiotics, but these may not …
pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed antibiotics, but these may not …
Cost-effectiveness of internet-based training for primary care clinicians on antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections in Europe
Objectives Overprescribing of antibiotics by general practitioners (GPs) is seen as a major
driver of antibiotic resistance. Training in communication skills and C-reactive protein (CRP) …
driver of antibiotic resistance. Training in communication skills and C-reactive protein (CRP) …